Living in Caernarvon, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Caernarvon · Census data 2020–2024
Caernarvon has 4,591 residents with a median age of 36.6. The median household income is $118,519 (52% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $335,000, the median rent is $1,538/month.
Caernarvon at a glance
- Population
- 4,591
- Median age
- 36.6State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $118,519State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $335,000State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,538/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 80.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.6%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Caernarvon a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 52% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 0.6%; a poverty rate of 6.5%.
Cons: Home values 32% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Caernarvon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Caernarvon the median home value is $335,000, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,538 per month, which is 17.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,995 a month in housing costs.
Caernarvon median household income
The median household income in Caernarvon is $118,519 and the income per person is $38,278. 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Caernarvon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,375
- Owner-occupied
- 80.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.3%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 3.36
Caernarvon demographics
- Population
- 4,591
- Median age
- 36.6
- Under 18
- 31.2%
- 65 and older
- 16.8%
- Households
- 1,332
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Caernarvon ›
Education in Caernarvon
18.6% of adults 25 and older in Caernarvon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 7.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Caernarvon
- Unemployment rate
- 0.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 22.4%
- Drive alone
- 56.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.9%
Caernarvon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caernarvon | 4,591 | $118,519 | $335,000 | $1,538 |
| Churchtown | 763 | $143,487 | $284,000 | — |
| Goodville | 205 | $43,293 | $342,300 | $542 |
| Morgantown | 1,381 | $78,166 | $268,000 | $1,546 |
| Honey Brook | 1,941 | $94,375 | $272,700 | $1,185 |
| Caernarvon | 4,338 | $107,639 | $338,400 | $1,512 |
| East Earl | 6,773 | $102,410 | $343,400 | $1,153 |
| Terre Hill | 1,004 | $63,750 | $279,200 | $1,240 |
| Bowmansville | 2,959 | $107,381 | $341,000 | $1,445 |
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What is the median household income in Caernarvon, PA?
The median household income in Caernarvon is $118,519, 52% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Caernarvon?
The median home value in Caernarvon is $335,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Caernarvon?
The median gross rent in Caernarvon is $1,538 per month, about 17.2% of household income.
Is Caernarvon, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 52% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 0.6%; a poverty rate of 6.5%. Minuses: home values 32% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Caernarvon?
The median age in Caernarvon is 36.6 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Caernarvon?
The average commute to work in Caernarvon is 28 minutes; 22.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Caernarvon?
The unemployment rate in Caernarvon is 0.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Caernarvon?
18.6% of adults in Caernarvon have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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